ReviewCzapek Antarctique: Entering The Grey Zone With The Titanium Dark Sector
The all new Czapek Antarctique Titanium ‘Dark Sector’ is a formidable vision in grey, combining visual geometry and clockwork precision
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The Antarctique collection by Czapek & Cie is quite young, as it first forayed into the horological market in 2020 with a sporty-chic integrated bracelet. It was also the first time a Czapek timepiece was powered on an in-house, automatic three-hander movement with a micro rotor. This genuine powerhouse automatic movement oozed sophistication and became a viable competitor to take over the popular sport-chic segment. Three years later, the Swiss watch brand has further extended its reach by unveiling a new addition—the Czapek Antarctique Titanium ‘Dark Sector’.
A Deep Dive Into Magical Greys
Striking a perfect balance between superb mechanics and attractive aesthetics, the Czapek Antarctique Titanium Dark Sector is a one-of-kind watch. The new model is driven by a powerful automatic movement, minimalistic design to quickly tell the time, and sit comfortably on the wearer’s wrist.
A monochrome colour scheme in varying shades of grey defines this elegant timepiece. With the watch’s brushed titanium bracelet, Czapek sticks to its tried and tested format as exhibited in previous editions. Clean and clear, the dial forms the heart of this unveiling of the magical shades of grey. Uplighting this symphony of greys are two tiny, yet distinctive dots of red—one at the 12 o’clock hour marker, and the tip of the slim seconds’ hand. The watch is powered by Czapek’s reliable in-house movement—the automatic calibre SXH5—entirely conceived and driven by a micro-rotor made from recycled platinum and clocks in a power reserve of 60 hours.
A Special Connection With Space: Czapek Antarctique Titanium ‘Dark Sector’
What makes the Czapek Antarctique Titanium ‘Dark Sector’ rather appealing is the immaculate and careful usage of space. The grey anthracite dial is encircled by an outer minute tracker. As your gaze moves towards the centre of the dial, the traditional minute track is followed by a double row of lightly arched parallel segments that take a break at each hour marker. This unique visual symmetry is further enhanced by the sword hour hands that point to the gaps like a ship seeking entrance into a harbour. The minute and second hands move with precision, creating a dance of time that closes all the gaps.
The Antarctique Titanium ‘Dark Sector’ is scheduled for a limited yearly production of 100 pieces.
